A satirical novel set on the fictional Mediterranean island of Nepenthe, South Wind explores the interplay of ideas, cultures, and human desires through a rich cast of eccentric characters. The novel's main plot revolves around Bishop Heard, who arrives on the island in a state of moral and physical crisis. As the island's languid atmosphere and free-spirited residents challenge his rigid worldview, the story unfolds with wit, philosophical musings, and a dose of hedonistic humor.